The new Boy Scout requirements that were released on January 1, 2016 will be mandatory starting on January 1, 2017. If any Scout wants to complete a rank using the old requirements, all requirements of that rank must be completed by December 31, 2016. A Scout will not have to repeat any completed requirements that have not changed. But to earn his next rank, he will have to complete all new requirements and any new element of an existing requirement. Click here for more information and to download the Scout handbook supplement.

IMPORTANT:Now's the time to register for the 2017 National Scout Jamboree (July 19-28).

As of Oct. 1, a deposit of $650 will be required to lock in your spot with the contingent from Garden State Council. Scouts must have a rank of at least First Class and must be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree. For more details, please visit http://www.gardenstatescouting.org/Jamboree.

On February 10, 2016, two Eagle Boards of Review were conducted. At the conclusion of the BORs, Trystin G. and Jared S. were awarded the Boy Scouts of America's highest rank of Eagle. Congratulations Trystin and Jared!!!!

Did you know that you can help support Scouting just by shopping? All you have to do is register for Amazon Smile, a free program - with no extra cost to you - that donates 0.5% back to the charity of your choice. All you have to do is register and select "Garden State Council" and Council will automatically get donations to support scouting from your eligible purchases. To sign up today go to www.amazon.com or click here for a fact sheet on Amazon Smile. It only takes a minute!